Cross-sectional study of patients with type 2 diabetes in OR Tambo district, South Africa.
Oladele Vincent AdeniyiParimalaranie YogeswaranBenjamin Longo-MbenzaDaniel Ter GoonAnthony Idowu AjayiPublished in: BMJ open (2016)
We found a significantly high prevalence (83.8%) of uncontrolled T2DM among the patients, possibly attributable to overweight/obesity, sedentary living, lower income and lack of information on diabetes. Addressing these determinants will require re-engineering of primary healthcare in the district.
Keyphrases
- south africa
- physical activity
- healthcare
- type diabetes
- weight loss
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- hiv positive
- newly diagnosed
- metabolic syndrome
- cardiovascular disease
- insulin resistance
- weight gain
- glycemic control
- prognostic factors
- mental health
- adipose tissue
- health information
- body mass index
- human immunodeficiency virus
- antiretroviral therapy